With its rich history and revitalizing economy, the city offers unique opportunities for long-term growth.

We are not the right choice for everyone, but we do help hundreds of investors every year start and progress their investing goals.

., as long as you know (or think you know) what you are in for.

Don’t hold on to cash to long.  

Quote from @Marc Zak: In the market where I live (San Diego), appreciation has been strong and many predict it will continue to appreciate in the long term.However, with current interest rates (6% at best) and property tax (2%), the annual cost burden is 8%.Am I correct in saying that appreciation has to be above 8% annually (plus whatever my maintenance and vacancy costs are) for me to make any money in this scenario if the property is cash flow neutral?

For more context, my REI goals are almost exclusively for long-term wealth/retirement (in my 30s). 

Purchase price: $645,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Two Unit property with lots of living space3000 sqftOne parking spotBrand new kitchen addedW/D in both unitsGood for Long term / Mid Term / Short Term What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Bit of a long story, but my partner and I are trying to purchase a property from a family friend of mine and we're having trouble locating the last seller.

It seems like your goal is appreciation or that you are willing to sacrifice cash flow for appreciation, as long as your return is trending in the right direction.

HUD loans will take drastically longer (I've never used one personally), but there can be benefits to using these loans if you're a long-term owner.The interest rates in your Key Considerations seem very low for agency loans and they're definitely low for bridge loans.